Roasted Garlic Soup

MediterraneanChickenIntermediate1 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 Tbs (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 - 12 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 Tbs (15 ml) paprika
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
  • 4 - 6 thick slices French or Italian bread
  • 4 - 6 cups (1 - 1.5 L) chicken, beef, or vegetable stock
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a wide, deep saucepan over moderate heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté the garlic until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Stir in the paprika and cumin and cook for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Remove the garlic cloves and set aside.

  5. 5

    Add the bread to the oil and brown on both sides.

  6. 6

    Remove the bread and set aside.

  7. 7

    Add the stock and bring to a simmer.

  8. 8

    Chop the garlic and add to the stock.

  9. 9

    Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

  10. 10

    Place a piece of bread in each of 4 to 6 serving bowls and ladle the soup over it.

  11. 11

    Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Tags

mediterraneanamericancarolinas-country-cooking